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Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

Light and creamy, this fluffy mousse is perfect for spring and summer!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

ingredients

crumble
  • 1 sleeve graham crackers 9 total crackers
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 5 Tbsp butter melted
mousse
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed to make about 1/2 cup
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped*
  • Garnish: halved strawberries

instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add graham crackers and process until fine crumbs. Add sugar and melted butter for crumble, then pulse until the mixture comes together to form small nuggets.
  • Dump the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until light golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Puree strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth. You should have about 1/2 total puree.
  • Add cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in strawberry puree until incorporated. Gently fold in whipped cream with a spatula.
  • Divide the crumble among 6 dessert dishes. Top with equal amounts of the mousse, spreading the top with the back of a spoon to even out. You can also pipe the mixture into the dishes if you prefer.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

notes

*to make the whipped cream, add heavy whipping cream to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high heat until light and fluffy!
Cuisine: Summer
Category: Dessert